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4-T-22-RZ | Planning Commission
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Rezoning

4-T-22-RZ

Approved with conditions
by the Planning Commission

Approve PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 5 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan, subject to 4 conditions.

See case notes below

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Property Info

Case Notes

What's next?

Applicant Request

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  • Zoning
      Current

      A

      A (Agricultural) & RB (General Residential)

      This zone provides for a wide range of agricultural and related uses as well as residential uses with low population densities and other compatible uses which generally require large areas or open spaces.

      Requested

      PR

      PR (Planned Residential)

      The regulations established in this zone are intended to provide optional methods of land development which encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems. Residential areas thus established would be characterized by a unified building and site development program, open space for recreation and provision for commercial, religious, educational, and cultural facilities which are integrated with the total project by unified architectural and open space treatment.

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  • Land Use
      Current
      Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant
      Proposed Density
      up to 5 du/ac

Property Information

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Location
0 W. Governor John Sevier Hwy.

South side of W. Governor John Sevier Hwy., east of South Point Rd.

Commission District 9

Size
4.84 acres
Place Type Designation
LDR (Low Density Residential)
Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant
Growth Plan
Planned Growth Area
  • Utilities
      Sewer
      West Knox Utility District
      Water
      Knoxville Utilities Board

Case Notes

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Disposition Summary
Approve PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 5 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan, subject to 4 conditions.
Staff Recommendation
Approve PR (Planned Residential) zoning up to 5 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan, subject to 4 conditions:
1) Maintain a tree buffer with 50-ft of depth along the Governor John Sevier Highway frontage, except for allowing approved access to Governor John Sevier Highway, as recommended by the Governor John Sevier Scenic Highway Corridor Study. High visibility tree protection fencing shall be installed before clearing and grading activities begin and maintained until site and building construction are complete.
2) A landscape plan for the 50-ft buffer yard along the frontage of John Sevier Highway is required to be submitted as part of the Concept Plan and/or Use on Review.
3) No clearing or grading of the site shall be permitted until a Concept Plan or Use on Review development plan is approved by the Planning Commission.
4) Provide a vegetated buffer consisting of a "Type B" landscape screen of 20-ft in depth adjacent to the A zoned parcel on the south side of the property.

What's next?

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This Rezoning case in the COUNTY was recommended for approval. The appeal deadline - May 14, 2022 has passed.
The Process
Applicant

Terry E. Romans

Planning Staff
Knoxville-Knox County Planning
Phone: 215-2500
Email: contact@knoxplanning.org
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